Handyman’s Tricks To Common Household Problems

  • Frame Wood Rot

    Did you know that rather than replacing a window or door you can actually fix it up with some epoxy. It is a slightly involved process but will save you a lot of money and time. Check out these instructions and you will have a new looking wood frame in no time.

    Porcelain Sink Stains

    Did you accidently make a little mess when you dyed your hair? Leaving some toothpaste over your stain for about 10 minutes then scrubbing it with some baking soda can remove porcelain stains.

    Small Screen Holes

    You can repair small holes in your window screen by dabbing the hole with some clear nail polish.

    Make Your Whole House Smell Good Without Cleaning It

    Leaving a few drops of vanilla extract, or your favorite essential oil, on your furnace filters will make your entire house smell amazing. No cleaning required!

    Stop You Floors From Squeaking

    Sprinkle some talcum powder in between our floorboards to stop them from squeaking.

    Get Water Marks Off Wood

    To get water marks off of wood, use a dry cotton cloth to cover your stain and run a medium-hot iron over it for a few seconds. If it still shows, dampen your cloth with some denatured alcohol and try wiping it lightly.

    Clogged Drain

    This DIY drain unclogging solution starts with pouring a 1/2 cup of baking soda down your drain. Then pour a 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour. Repeat the process until your drain is clear.

    Stubborn Fingerprint Solution

    Stainless-steel appliances are great but can accumulate lots of fingerprints. Dab some olive oil onto a cloth and wipe a thin layer of it onto your surface to prevent fingerprints.

    Those are only some of the things that you learn when you have a friend that is a handyman. Try them out and let us know what you think! Did they work for you? Do you have any that you want to add to the list? If so let us know in the comments below.



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